WCIA News (June 24) – The barns held a very special place in Leah Wightman’s heart. Wightman passed away about two years ago, but her memory was front and center on Tuesday by the round barns she loved. Wightman left over $10 million to fix up the more than 100-year-old structures. A ribbon cutting ceremony kicked off the renovation work the money is going towards.
https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county/u-of-i-alum-gives-10-million-for-round-barn-renovations
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* Newschannel 20 (June 24)
https://www.newschannel20.com/news/university-of-illinois-dedicates-historic-round-barns-to-alumna/article_b56b950a-6696-4a44-ba86-f4758f440f78.html
* Fox Illinois (June 23)
https://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/iconic-round-barns-dedication—university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign/article_13dc45cc-3ba1-501c-962a-be24b8a6616d.html